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Space propulsion, brain research, regenerative medicine and new materials: this section reports on science breakthroughs with a strong focus on work coming out of Japan and China, explained for curious readers rather than specialists.
Stories include a Japanese treatment that aims to regrow lost teeth, an imaging method that challenges assumptions about ADHD, a NASA nuclear engine that could shorten the trip to Mars, and Chinese synthetic diamonds unsettling a global industry. Lighter reads cover the mental boost of a short walk and an experiment that filmed light in motion.
Health-minded readers should begin with the medical research, which explains what trials have shown and what still needs confirmation. Space enthusiasts can go straight to propulsion and asteroid defense. Keep in mind that several findings come from small studies, so weigh the claims before sharing them.
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White dwarfs are the cooling cores of stars like the Sun. Here is how astronomers read their chemistry, and why a planet born from stellar…
Proposals are due December 8, with at least $100 million guaranteed to each early-phase winner, according to Ars Technica. NASA also offers to furnish transportation…
The Basque Lakes sample passed through linked mineral and volatile tests while cameras and sensors documented the terrain, atmosphere, radiation and shallow subsurface.
Researchers make the speed of light visible with groundbreaking techniques Innovative photography method reproduces the Terrell-Penrose effect New perspectives open for relativity research and scientific…
China is planning to launch a mission to deflect an asteroid, inspired by the American Dart mission. The project was unveiled at a conference in…
Steve Jobs found walking effective for solving complex problems. Neuroscientists confirm cognitive benefits of walking for creativity. Walking aids in physical health by improving circulation…
Researchers at Ohio State University are developing the CNTR, a groundbreaking nuclear thermal propulsion system. The CNTR uses liquid uranium to significantly enhance rocket engine…
Researchers introduced a new imaging method, the traveling subject, enhancing the accuracy of ADHD brain scans. The study revealed significant differences in frontotemporal brain volumes…
Japanese researchers aim to regenerate human teeth through molecular biology. The team focuses on blocking the USAG-1 protein to activate dormant dental buds. Promising clinical…
Recent discoveries in China challenge the supremacy of diamond as the hardest material. Lonsdaleite, with its hexagonal atomic structure, offers increased resistance to fractures. AM-III…
American scientists have developed a method to recycle nuclear waste into tritium. Tritium is crucial for nuclear fusion, which promises clean and abundant energy. This…
The integration of artificial intelligence in astronomy has enhanced the study of black holes, offering unprecedented data analysis capabilities. Researchers have adopted a Bayesian approach…
